Medical Lab Scientist KAL

Independently performs qualitative and quantitative clinical laboratory tests in assigned section(s), following established policies and procedures. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, deductive skills and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them.

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Performing tests and calculations, documenting and reporting results following prescribed instructions and predetermined criteria.
• Notifying physicians of critical lab values immediately.
• Adhering to established quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) policies and procedures including documenting all QA/QC activities and implementing corrective action and performing proficiency testing.
• Evaluating QA/QC data and proficiency testing reports, recognizing problems and discussing resolution with supervisor. May perform QC reviews and follow-up steps as assigned.
• Recognizing abnormal or unusual pre-analytical and post-analytical problems, uses established corrective action procedures and judgment to take appropriate follow-up actions, documents all corrective actions and notifies supervisor as appropriate.
• Independently operating, calibrating and conducting performance checks and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment following written criteria.
• Maintaining procedures, records and logs following established procedures as directed.
• Preparing specimens and supplies for transport or shipping and following applicable shipping regulations.
• Maintaining appropriate levels of supplies and reagents and placing orders as needed.
• Maintaining cleanliness of laboratory, cleaning spills with special attention to body fluid precautions and contaminated waste disposal per OSHA guidelines.
• Receiving and collecting specimens for laboratory testing including drawing blood, collecting urine and handling of other bodily materials and fluids from patients as needed.
• Accessioning and processing specimens for laboratory testing as needed.
• Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correcting problem or immediately notifying supervisor.
• Providing instruction to new associates and students in the performance of routine procedures following established criteria as directed.
• Providing technical information about laboratory tests and results to physicians and other authorized individuals.
• Performing responsibilities of testing personnel for high and moderate complexity testing as defined in CFR.
  493.1495 and CFR.
  493.1425 respectively.
• As assigned, when qualified as defined in CFR 493.1411, fulfills duties and responsibilities of a Technical Consultant for a moderately complex lab as defined in CFR.
  493.1413 and/or when qualified as defined in CFR 493.1461 duties of a General Supervisor for highly complex lab as defined in CFR.
  493.1463.

• Participating on committees as requested.
• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as assigned.

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or in a chemical, physical or biological science and…